stands

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a stand:

Fighting broke out in the stands five minutes before the end of the match.

The player was suspended for punching a fan in the stands.

There was a loud cheer from the stands.

I always used to sit in the top row of the stands.

Hundreds of troops watched the performance from the stands.

the large area containing many seats arranged in rising rows from which people can watch sports or other events:

Gordon was sitting in the stands, eating hot dogs and watching the game.